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Daily Current Affairs Questions – 6th July 2019
1. Who was elected as the new president of the European Parliament?
A. David-Maria Sassoli
B. Jan Zahradil
C. Sira Rego
D. Ska Keller
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. David-Maria Sassoli
Explanation: Sassoli is a former television journalist who turned to politics as a centre-left MEP.
2. The second World Artificial Intelligence Conference is to be held in _______.
A. China
B. India
C. Russia
D. Ukraine
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. China
Explanation: The conference is scheduled to run from Aug 29 to 31 this year. Two summits on S&T innovation and 10 industry panels will be held during the event.
3. ________ has withdrawn its decision to host International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2019 this August.
A. Pakistan
B. Sri Lanka
C. Afghanistan
D. Nepal
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Nepal
Explanation: The decision to host the 20th edition of IIFA was taken by Nepal. The expenditure was estimated to cost over USD 4 million, leading to criticism on social media.
4.The latest Henley Passport Index 2019 ranked the Indian passport on the _____ position.
A. 56th
B. 86th
C. 90th
D. 120th
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 86th
Explanation: India shares the 86th position with Mauritiana and Sao Tome and Principe. For the first time, UAE has entered the top 20 slot. The ranking is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association.
5.The UFI Global CEO Summit 2020 (GCS) is to be held in ______.
A. New Delhi
B. Islamabad
C. Moscow
D. Rome
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Rome
Explanation: It is an event for CEOs and C-level executives from international exhibition organisers and venue operators. In 2020, it will be hosted by Fiera Roma in Rome, Italy, from 5-7 February.
6.__________ will be hosting the 14th edition of European Union Film Festival 2019 (EUFF).
A. NFAI (National Film Archive of India)
B. NITI Aayog
C. HRD Ministry
D. Ministry of Culture
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. NFAI
Explanation: The festival organised across the country enters its 24th edition in India.The opening film will be Little England (2013) from Greece.
7. SC directed which state government to deposit Rs 100 crore fine imposed by NGT for failing to curb illegal coal mining with CPCB?
A. Nagaland
B. Manipur
C. Mizoram
D. Meghalaya
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Meghalaya
Explanation: It is worth noting that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had fined Meghalaya government on January 4. Reportedly, around 15 miners were trapped in East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya.
8. Among all states, _________ had the highest number of suicides in 2015, according to NCRB sata tabled by the government in Parliament.
A. Haryana
B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Maharashtra
Explanation: The NCRB data show that 1/3rd of the suicides in the country in 2015 were committed ( by under 30 age group ). UP (the most populous state) had the 11th highest suicide count.
9.India is projected to lose _________ of working hours in 2030 due to global warming, according to the UN report.
A. 4.3%
B. 5.8%
C. 7.6%
D. 8.9%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 5.8%
Explanation: The report anticipates an increase in “heat stress” resulting from global warming. The report makes its projections based on a global temperature rise of 1.5°C.
10. The first-ever Global Ethanol Summit (GES), is scheduled to be held in ________.
A. Washington DC
B. Mumbai
C. Beijing
D. Paris
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Washington DC
Explanation: It is worth noting that the GES follows two previous regional ethanol summits. It will also feature a U.S. sales component that builds on current ethanol trade.
11.The 2019 Intercontinental Cup is to be held in ________.
A. Chandigarh
B. Ahmedabad
C. Mumbai
D. Pune
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Ahmedabad
Explanation: Intercontinental Cup is slated to kick-off at the EKA Arena, Ahmedabad from July 7. This is the first time, the state of Gujarat is hosting a Senior Men’s International competition.
12. Japan and _________ held first position collectively in the Henley Passport Index 2019.
A. US
B. Israel
C. Singapore
D. Malaysia
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Singapore
Explanation: In other words, Japan and Singapore have the world’s most powerful passports. The index periodically measures the access each country’s travel document affords.
13.Who became the first English player to amass 500 runs in a single edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup?
A. Joe Root
B. Jos Buttler
C. Adil Rashid
D. Jason Roy
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Joe Root
Explanation: He is now the fifth highest run-getter of the premier tournament. The list is topped by Rohit Sharma ( India – 544 Runs ).
14. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed increase in import duty on gold and other precious metal to _____.
A. 10%
B. 12.5%
C. 15%
D. 20%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 12.5%
Explanation: India is one of the largest gold importers in the world. In 2013, the the government had raised import taxes on gold to 10%.
15.The government has proposed to levy TDS of ____ on cash withdrawal exceeding Rs 1 crore in a year from a bank account.
A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 6%
D. 8%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. 2%
Explanation: The move is aimed at promoting digital payments and discouraging cash transactions.
